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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
7
Justice Seabury presides as Becker talks to his wife overhead. All twelve jurors sit unmoved, with old attendants admitting they cannot read verdicts from facial cues this time.
Foreman reveals verdict of guilty as charged in the first degree. Becker shows no visible emotion, prepares for remand to Tombs until May 29 as Jackson and John Becker react outside the courtroom.
News of the verdict spreads through the courthouse rotunda as Becker is led from the building. Mrs Becker, learning of the conviction from her husband, collapses in tears while onlookers express sorrow. Prosecutors praise the verdict, while defense counsel vows an appeal. The judge explains the evidence required for guilt and notes key witnesses including Pitt. Becker maintains his innocence, and Mrs Becker remains distraught, isolated after the trial’s end.
Indictments and grand jury actions emerge from a Georgia episode involving Rev C B Ragsdale and Burns detective Carlton Tedder. Four others including Thurman and Barber face perjury and subornation charges. Warranted bonds set, witnesses examined, and further deliberations to continue Monday in the courts.
Indictments issued shortly before 2 o clock as grand jury adjourned. John E. Tyepton motion to overturn Frank verdict set for this morning then postponed to May 29 to allow counter proof. Dan M Lehon contempt hearing scheduled before Judge Ben Hill. J K Tippet testified on Fagsdale affidavit. Assistant Solicitor Stephens leads grand jury in Solicitor Teer's absence.
Reports from Mazatlan and Lake Tamiahua indicate Consul Silliman is safe as skirmishing continues near Mazatlan. Burwell reportedly killed in Ozuluama district after failing to stop, while mediation conferences in Niagara Falls proceed without formal participation by Mexican delegates.
New York May 22 The will of Major General Daniel J. Sickles read at his residence names three grandchildren as heirs. Daniel Sickles Jr son of Stanton Sickles aged 10 Christopher Crackenthorpe 12 and Ida Blanche Crackenthorpe 11 children of Mrs Ida Crackenthorpe. A legacy of 6000 is left to General Horatio King with smaller legacies to others. The estate value is small with the home on Lower Fifth Avenue mortgaged. The Sickles inherited much of the family fortune from his father who built much of New Rochelle and lost it in poor investments.
London May 22 pleas of guilty were handed down by seven of the nine British army officers and all eight civilians charged in January with graft tied to contracts for supplying army canteens. All officers except Lt Col Whittaker were connected to the quartermaster's department and had risen from the ranks. The civilians were Lipton's Limited employers. Sentence deferred until May 45.
The Piedmont park pool and lake open Monday at 5 am with public hours 5 am to sundown daily and Sundays. Park rules ban clingy silk swimsuits and sleeveless shirts for men. Lifesavers will be on duty all day while non swimmers and beginners are kept to the waist deep cement pool for safety.
Washington May 22 General prospects for fruits show damage in many areas, with peaches hit hardest by late cold snaps. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas expect no more than 2 percent of normal peach yield, while most other regions anticipate a crop near or above normal. The United States Chamber of Commerce reports damage to various fruits but peaches remain the primary concern.
New York May 2 The country is entering a new era of big business according to Judge Gary chairman of the United States Steel corporation at the opening of the annual meeting of the American Iron and Steel Institute today. As I read the signs of the times there is a sentiment in favor of giving big business a fair chance. He said six months ago that prosperity was near and noted favorable factors, including the year’s crops that cannot be taken away.
New York May 22 announcement that President Wilson has consented to be honorary president of the Jewish Army and Navy League a new body with headquarters in New York. The league aims to foster patriotism among Jews with branches on ships in the navy in the National Guard and in all posts. Chaplains for Jewish service members will be obtained and members will promote employment for discharged Jewish soldiers and sailors and encourage enlistment.
Kermit Roosevelt arrived in Madrid in good health and spirits this evening. He was met at the embassy by the American ambassador and family. his marriage to Belle Wyatt Willard, daughter of the U.S. ambassador to Spain, is set for early June.
London reports detail militant suffragettes haranguing King George and Queen Mary during a matinee at His Majesty's Theatre while elsewhere in the capital two women damaged National Gallery masterpieces and a Royal Academy painting. Bow Street court eruptions followed as flour, a shoe, and other objects were hurled at magistrates. most detainees were bound over to keep the peace for six months.
A vast moose driven from Canadian forest fires wandered through Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. Watchmen chased it from government park into streets where wagons overturned and shop windows shattered. It leaped into the river and disappeared on the Canadian shore.
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